Position Overview:
Columbia-Greene Community College a rural community college dedicated to academic excellence and student success, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Automotive Technology. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and delivering high-quality courses to support the automotive technology students. The college seeks a dynamic and innovative educator who is passionate about teaching and mentoring students in a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
As the needs in automotive technology now emphasize hybrid, electric, and computer integrated vehicles, this position will play a role in the revision of the automotive technology curriculum. There is also an increased need to further develop relationships with local stakeholders, dealerships, and other employers so that students can seamlessly transition from degree completion to job placement.
Teaching Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.
Update existing program and course curriculum.
Maintain expertise in current teaching methodologies, technologies, and curricula while developing new instructional materials and techniques to meet the changing needs of students.
Assist with the management of student learning outcome (SLO) creation and assessment.
Support new and existing local business partnerships that serve the best interest of our students.
Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators to enhance instruction, curriculum, student success, and student completion.
Participate in the development and/or selection of course materials, equipment, technology, and online instruction that will enhance the offerings of the department.
Consult with students during regularly scheduled office hours.
Participate in professional development relating to the relevant field, higher education, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the student experience.
Serve as a member of department, division, and college committees.
Perform other duties as required by contract, collective bargaining agreement, and general institutional needs in a timely manner.
The college offers day, evening, and online classes. Faculty may be required to teach a class in the evening or online.
Required Qualifications:
Associates degree Automotive Technology or a related field.
Teaching experience in automotive technology.
A strong commitment to excellence in teaching and student success.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology or a related field.
Relevant automotive technology certifications.
Background working in a community college or rural setting.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Salary and Benefit Information
Contractual starting salary range is $51,000 - $55,000 and rank will be commensurate with education and work experience. The College offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance, short- and long-term disability, generous sick leave, paid holidays, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tax-deferred compensation, as well as employee and dependent tuition waivers. Public Service Loan Forgiveness to those who meet eligibility.
Application Information
For full consideration, applicants must submit the following: (1) cover letter; (2) CV or resume; (3) copy of official transcripts and (4) contact information for three professional references.